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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.64, 886.26 and 421.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.64, 886.26 and 421.51 is: 581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.64 : 886.26 = 421.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.64/886.26 = 421.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.64x = 886.26 × 421.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.64x = 373,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,567.45/642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.30

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